Manufacturers of windows and doors are creating collections that highlight classic design elements and allow homeowners to accommodate modern design trends. New door products with app-controlled deadbolts and smart locks combine smart home living with increased security and control for homeowners. Wood and wood-look remain popular across the category, with an increased emphasis on resilient product options for applications that require greater wind and impact resistance. Large-format windows and sliding doors from manufacturers provide homeowners ample natural light and promote connection between interior and exterior spaces.
Simpson Door
Simpson Redi-Prime’s Clipped Corner Doors are crafted painted doors for unique spaces within a home. The top corner of a Clipped Corner Door ships pre-cut at an angle to fit in any area that cannot accommodate a square-topped interior door, such as sloped ceiling attics and basements. Redi-Prime doors pair Simpson wood door construction with MDF veneers on stile and rail surfaces. The doors are available in any width or height, and the corner can be customized to project specifications. simpsondoor.com
Schlage
The Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt is the newest device in Schlage’s connected portfolio and among the first to support Apple’s latest enhancement to the HomeKit experience. With home keys in Apple Wallet, consumers can simply tap to unlock the Schlage Encode Plus deadbolt using their iPhone and Apple Watch for easy and secure access to their home. Additionally, the features developed with Schlage’s original Wi-Fi-enabled lock are available through the Schlage Home app. schlage.com
ODL
ODL’s Large Format Blink Blinds + Glass features blinds between two panels of glass in sizes up to 8-feet-by-8-feet. The large-format option is designed for picture windows, bath windows, and expansive sliding and multipurpose sliding patio doors. The line is available in tempered or annealed glass, single- or dual-operator design, and matching components in six colors. Blink Blinds + Glass offers nine different low-E coatings to minimize ultraviolet and infrared light entering a home. odl.com
Kolbe Windows & Doors
A 3 ½-by-10-foot reclaimed barnwood door is a solution for a 7-by-12-foot entryway that blends rustic character with modern design. Constructed of reclaimed wood, this outswing door offers a natural contrast with the onyx extruded aluminum exterior trim, and is surrounded by direct set sidelites, while an upper transom accentuates the height of the unit. Equipped with an electronic multipoint lock, the barnwood door features a Hoppe pull handle in a brushed stainless finish. kolbewindows.com
Andersen Windows & Doors
Andersen Windows has expanded its legacy 400 Series casement to include a contemporary profile. Created from wood with customizable sizes, hardware, finishes, and grille patterns, 400 Series windows blend performance and style, says the manufacturer. Available on all 400 Series casements, awning, and picture windows, the contemporary option features an updated contemporary stop, grille profile, and hardware design, offering a simple profile to accommodate modern design trends. andersenwindows.com
Hope’s Windows
Hope’s Windows’ Old World Suite of custom, solid hot-rolled window and door profiles feature thin and arrow-shaped steel profiles, the manufacturer’s Thermal Evolution technology, and the ability to accept monolithic or insulated glass for energy efficiency. Doors in the suite are compatible with swing, pivot, sliding, and folding door systems. Windows and doors feature hot-dip galvanizing, abrasion-resistant epoxy powder primers, and UV-stable polyurethane top coats in unlimited color choices. hopeswindows.com
Endura Products
The PanoLock Multi-Point Locking System from Endura Products is compatible with off-the-shelf hardware and adds two locking points in addition to the deadbolt. The extra points deflect impact during attempted break-ins and form a more perfect seal against the elements by pulling the door into alignment. enduraproducts.com
UNILUX
The UNILUX FineLine façade system is compatible for both interior and exterior use. The interior system is available in five wood species with customizable window walls and a hidden fastening system. Exterior façades are designed to protect homes from the elements and are available in a variety of profiles. With the Clima Protect insulating profile, UNILUX FineLine is capable of hitting passive house performance standards with either double- or triple-pane glazing up to 48 millimeters. unilux-windows.com
Custom Window Systems (CWS)
With CWS’ WeatherLite Vinyl Pane sliding panels, homeowners can convert their existing porch, gazebo, deck, pool enclosure, or unused outdoor space into a versatile enclosed area. Vinyl Pane windows are an innovative alternative to glass. They cost a fraction of the price, are lighter weight, and vinyl is a very durable material. If the vinyl is stretched or dented, it will return to its original shape in minutes, reports the manufacturer. It is ideal for homes near golf courses or areas where children play. cws.cc
Masonite
The Masonite M-Pwr Smart Doors integrates power, lights, a video doorbell, and a smart lock into the door system. The doors employ patent-pending, UL–certified technology to connect residential exterior doors to a home’s electrical system and wireless internet network. The design of Masonite M-Pwr Smart Doors is incorporated into premium Fiberglass doors that are available in a variety of styles, colors, and finishes, including multiple glass options. masonite.com
